In the years I've experience so far in my life.... this past year has by far been one of the most successful years for me. My shop took off,  I made the move to doing freelance and quit my day job and the work poured in, I got a great job offer that I couldn't turn down, and we finally moved into our home. It seems as though a lot of ADULT choices and events occurred and that is still surreal to me. (In my head I'm still that 18 year old artsy girl).  But there's only one direction to move and that is forward.

A Few Goals for 2014

*Focus more on my own mental/physical health & lifestyle: I was incredibly sick several times this year and it was no bueno. I need to take better care of myself. I definitely need to sleep more and eat healthier. I'm realizing more and more each day that I'm NOT that 18 year old girl that can live off of Monster energy drinks and Taco Bell.

*My personal website re design: (www.katcurling.com) It's definitely time for a face lift!

*Grow as a photographer: Experiment, take risks, push myself, learn new things

*Travel more:  We took a mini trip to Oklahoma this summer and we are now hooked on traveling. I'm still longing for a mini road trip with my best friend.

*Continue bringing in new clients and maintaining relationships with current clients.

*Promote & grow my shop: sell in a physical place like flea markets and shops.

* Make my new house my home. Decorate, paint, refurbish furniture and customize things to make this house my dream home.


Well I'm off to a cozy night at home with my family.  Happy New Year!

Kat

1.Antler Ornament
2.Christmas Cupcake Trees!
3.Candy Cane Nail DIY 
4.Christmasy Nails
5.Sparkly Eyeliner For the Holidays
6.Custom Ornaments
7.Cranberry Crown
8.Yummy Homeade White Hot Chocolate
9.Party Decorating


So here it is December 19th and we're about 50% unpacked with not a single Christmas decoration in site except the Christmas tree which we JUST took out of the box haha. I'm not even sure where the decorations may be amidst the boxes haha. Not to mention that I can count the amount of Christmas presents that I've bought on one hand. I need to jump on it.  So in an attempt to find my holiday spirit here are a few of my favorite Christmas/Wintery decorating and DIY ideas that I've come across that quickly and very adorably will add some Christmas spirit to your world.  I'm really in love with #10's ideas for photobooth backdrop and other party decorating idea. I also can't wait to do my nails in a Christmas theme and bake lots of Christmas goodies! Do you have any great DIY ideas? Please share!  Time to go shopping!

Kat

Here's a quick little peak at a Christmas shoot that I did a couple weeks ago. I adore these wonderful people with all of my heart. Rachel, is basically the sister I never had and to be apart of something as special as their first Christmas photos as a family was very cool.  It was a super fun shoot because I've always wanted to take pictures at this adorable park in Rockwall, TX. They have a bit of everything there... a giant pond, woods, a huge pretty bridge, a couple of cute historical buildings, a tiny little cotton field (shown above) and lots of pretty natural places. We had fun even though it was a bit cloudy. I have to say little Lydia is the best baby I've ever seen!

On a personal note life is busy as always but this past week in particular with us moving and finals in full swing. If I make it though this week I have confidence that I can survive anything. I'm excited (like everyone else) to share some special Christmas things on the blog once I have time to breathe again!

Tata for now!

The weather got pretty icy yesterday so the schools went ahead and plan to be closed for today. Luckily, at my new job we all planned not even to come in today. We woke up to an iceland. I had to run out and snap a few pictures of course. The trees look awfully pretty but they are falling down everywhere across the roads and powerlines. We went without power for about an hour this morning. We had planned to finish moving this weekend but looks like we'll be delayed a day due to the utilities transfer also being delayed. So today we'll enjoy this unexpected day together and stay warm. Couldn't have happened at a better time! At least I can finish cleaning up the old house and get some work done on my finals!

Tata for now folks! Stay warm!

kat

Dont forget: I'm still having my end of the year/moving sale in my shop. 50% off everything! Use code movingsale13

BUT, we are finally signing papers and putting our down payment down on our new home!!! It's got enough of that old house charm to satisfy my need for character and enough "new" to make my man be content with it. We are thrilled honestly... we've looked and went through the process so many times only to end up disappointed. So this is a dream come true. I can't wait to make it our own! It's a street over from the "historical" district of the town so it's a beautiful neighborhood.

Here are the Specs: 3 Bedrooms, 2 baths with a study and formal dining room. 3 car garage with separate upstairs apartment (OR STUDIO!) Including the apartment the house 2,849 sq. ft. So it's a big jump from our current 900 sq ft rental haha. I don't have any pictures of the house but here's a rough drawing of the layout that I have been virtually decorating already haha.

So in light of us moving and me REALLY dreading having to pack up my entire vintage inventory I'm having a moving sale/end of the year/ black friday/cyber monday whatever you want to call it sell. EVERYTHING is 50% off. See something you like? Message me any reasonable offer. =)  Use code MOVINGSALE13 at checkout for your 50% off discount.  Now is the perfect time to score yourself an "Ugly Christmas Sweater" for your party ;-)